Bringing Up Baby

Curious about what your baby's due date really means? Wondering what happens if you're given more than one due date? Have you been told you could be having a "big" baby? Let's talk about it with my friend, doula and birth researcher, Kelsey Marr and see what the research says! For more information: HOST: Ashley Cooley , owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services Website |...

Worried about Baby being in the crib overnight when they start rolling over? Fear not! This episode will let you know: --> When to expect this milestone to occur --> How it may affect their sleep --> Hot to keep them safe --> What you can do to help them through this stage and get back to better sleep asap! For more information: HOST: Ashley Cooley , owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep...

Meet my friend, doula and mama-to-be Kelsey Marr! She has a PhD and worked as a birth researcher before becoming a Doula. Given her background and experience, Kelsey and I had a chat about how research really frames our expectations for birth and as parents how important it is to have facts to go along with what loved ones (and social media!) are telling us Kelsey's experience with anxiety in her...

It's never fun when babies get sick, but when they inevitably do you may be wondering how to maintain all the good sleep that's been happening. It's not a given, but it's definitely worth being prepared for some amount of sleep disturbances if Baby has a cold or flu. In this episode, I'm chatting about things that can help Baby manage their illness as well as strategies you can use to help them ge...

Matrescence is a process. It's the transition to Motherhood which can take 2-3 years! Grab your headphones, head out for a walk with Baby and give this a listen because you're most likely going to related BIG TIME. Our guest for this episode is Jessie Harrold. She's a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen year...

Considering using a wake-up clock to help your toddler or big kiddo "sleep in" a bit more in the mornings? Listen to this first! I'm sharing my best tips for making the clock actually work!! ;) Get access to our Big Kid Sleep Class !   --> Use code BUB for 15% off your purchase at birthbabysleep.ca   Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook This ep...

This is a conversation not to be missed! Not only does Karen share her unique services with us, but she's dropping bombs on what we should really consider things like Self Care to be. This is an episode for all who are planning, expecting, just had a new baby or are a more seasoned parent.   HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook GUEST: Karen Clarke , ow...

I'm answering some of the most common questions I get from expecting/new parents: 1. Is it safe for Baby to sleep in their car seat? If so, for how long? 2. What's up with the 3->2 nap transition?! 3. Am I losing my milk supply? (from breast/chest-feeding parents) For access to the resources from this episode, join our FREE Bringing Up Baby Community . Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby S...

If you're expecting another baby (or babies), you might be wondering how you can help your soon to be older kiddo through the transition to having a sibling. It's absolutely common for some kiddos to struggle with how they may be feeling about having a new baby at home, and while it can sometimes seem obvious, it isn't always. Nevertheless, this episode shares what we've experienced bringing 3 kid...

If you're noticing your little one (who's over 3 months of age) is having short naps, you might have more questions than answers. This episode will help you out! It's a quick little pep-talk but is sure to help you understand your baby's sleep a little more and hopefully make you feel better about it too!  Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook Join our...

Jess Clerke is a Confidence Coach and the host of Self(ish) Confidence Podcast. She has a passion to encourage women to speak their truth and live a truly aligned life, even if it's unconventional. Through her own self-discovery journey with her 'Year of Confidence', she was able to find her confidence after a difficult season and learned how to speak her truth despite societal pressures. She’s he...

In this episode, I'm diving into some of the really important details that go into making these safe sleep guidelines.   I'm a firm believer that we need to know more than just what is recommended, but WHY, so that we can make informed decisions.   Join our Bringing Up Baby Community HERE to check out our free resources, including our Safe Co-Sleeping class! HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner of...

Join our Bringing Up Baby Community today and don't miss out! This is where we continue the conversations from the show and provide additional resources to help support you along your journey. Head to birthbabysleep.ca/community to sign up for FREE! Today's episode is with Dr. Cassandra Connolly, a Naturopathic Doctor who's passion is to help women have as healthy a pregnancy, birth and postpartum...

In less than 2 weeks, on Sunday, November 3rd, most of us will have our clocks going back an hour. While this may have been a welcomed day pre-kids, it's a different story when you do have little ones because they are on a clock that doesn't usually like to be messed with.      But not to worry! My advice is sure to help you get through it.   Check out the latest episode to lea...

Let's get clear on WHEN and HOW babies drop their naps so you know exactly how to support them through the transitions. We're talking about all naps... going from 4-3, 3-2, 2-1, and 1-0 naps a day! Share with someone else who has a baby and could use some accurate and helpful information ;) HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK Nurtured - Atlantic Canada's B...

For anyone who's breast/chest-feeding and also wants to introduce their little one to a bottle, this one's for you!! There's a little more to it than just the type of bottle you give baby (though there is something to that too ;), so listen in on my chat with Brittany Brown, IBCLC on all things bottles for babies who breastfeed. Sign up for our class!! Tiny Tummies, Big Dreams: Feeding & Sleep...

This episode is all about Baby Wearing! My guest is a baby wearing expert and we're diving into things like: - Acknowledgement of baby wearing as a practice culturally around the world. - The marketing in North America of what a baby carrier is (and maybe what it isn't) and the recent science and benefits of Baby Wearing. - How to wear baby safely? (Positions/types of carriers/forward facing vs fa...

Join me in a conversation with Osteopath, Kaitlyn Sobey. I can't tell you how often I refer parents to an Osteopath for their little one, and I hear from other families all the time how much those visits have benefited them! So, now's your chance to learn more about it and how it could potentially help your baby or yourself ;) HOST: Ashley Cooley , owner of Birth Baby Sleep  |   WEB...

This is THE episode to listen to when you have a bigger kid (or, you're about to!). My guest, Kim Marshall is a mom of 2 and the founder of Roots & Wings Childhood. As a Conscious Parenting Coach, she helps parents understand their child's behaviour and provides incredibly helpful tools to help us all navigate what to do. In this episode, Kim and I are talking about behaviour for kids of all a...

Learn about when & how to help your little one decrease (or eliminate!) overnight feedings. We'll discuss what's appropriate for certain ages and tips on how you can do it for a more solid night's rest! Host: Ashley Cooley , owner of Birth | Baby | Sleep Find us on Instagram Ad for My Little Eater programs:  Use THIS LINK and code BIRTHBABY for 20% off your order!

Send us a Text Message. It's hot out there! Let's get into some ways you can help Baby stay cool and comfortable so we can all rest easy. From how to keep your house as cool as possible (if you don't have AC) to some safety concerns/guidelines when hanging out outside. This episode has it all! Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook | Perinatal Support Network...

Send us a Text Message. More than just giving you some options for preparing/helping your little one adjust to the upcoming time change, I’m sharing what scenarios could be best for who, but why even in some “best case scenarios,” there’s still going to be some kind of an adjustment. It’s all about how to adjust as efficiently and smoothly as possible.  This episode is my side of the discussi...

Send us a Text Message. First, you really need to know that short naps aren't bad!! BUT..... If you're looking for more information on how you can help your baby being to lengthen some of their naps, then this is the episode you need! While the timing of naps and the pre-sleep routines you have in place can also play a role in how long a nap might be, I'm diving into the how-to's of how to help yo...

Send us a Text Message. Another quick episode to give you the goods on all things WHITE NOISE. I'm diving into my top 5 tips for white noise, from the sounds that are most helpful to those that aren't, keeping baby safe and making sure it's effective. For any questions or to continue this conversation, reach out any time or join our Bringing Up Baby Community! Details HERE . Host: Ashley Cooley, o...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I'm chatting with counselling therapist and music therapist Mackenzie Costron. Mackenzie approaches her work with clients in a very unique and interesting way, so we wanted to highlight this aspect of her work, while also discussing certain ailments or struggles we may find ourselves with during pregnancy + beyond. I hope you get something from this episode...